# Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase fined for NFL celebration

> Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase faces $14k NFL fine after unique touchdown celebration
- Title: Bengals star Ja'Marr Chase fined for NFL celebration
- Summary: Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase faces $14k NFL fine after unique touchdown celebration Chase's elbow gesture, inspired by Dwayne Johnson's WWE moves, drew league…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/bengals-jamarr-chase-nfl-celebration-fine-2026
- Published: 2026-09-24T21:27:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
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## Chase's new celebration
Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins created a unique touchdown celebration after their win over Houston.

> I can't say what something we made up, and then everybody else saying what it is.
## NFL's interpretation
The league fined Chase and Higgins for what it called an offensive demonstration after their celebration.
## Celebration origin
Chase described the gesture as a 'People's Elbow' inspired by Dwayne Johnson's WWE finishing move.
## Other players fined
Indianapolis Colts guard Matt Goncalves and San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk also received fines for similar celebrations.
## Juszczyk's defense
Juszczyk said his celebration honors his nickname 'Juice' and he does not drink beer.
## Chase's appeal
Chase wants to appeal the fine and says the NFL should let players use their celebrations without punishment.

> They're just stopping our fun. It is what it is.
## Key takeaway

Chase's elbow gesture, inspired by Dwayne Johnson's WWE moves, drew league punishment despite being a non-alcoholic celebration